Security Indicator Always On or Flashing
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Security Indicator Always On or Flashing
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Theft Deterrent System Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you review the Theft Deterrent Description and Operation and the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Theft Deterrent |
| 2 | Arm the theft deterrent system. Does the security indicator remain steady for 10 seconds and then flash? |
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the security indicator circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Replace the security indicator. Refer to LED Indicator Replacement - Vehicle Security System Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the anti-theft module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Replace the anti-theft module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Control Module Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 7 | Operate the system to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |